Krispy Kreme exec covers taxes with 667 shares

Krispy Kreme, Inc. executive Lori M. Suess reported a routine tax-related share disposition.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Krispy Kreme, Inc. executive Lori M. Suess reported a routine tax-related share disposition. She surrendered 667 shares of common stock at $3.64 per share to cover withholding taxes on the vesting of restricted stock units, rather than selling shares on the open market.

After this transaction, the filing shows 110,943 shares reflected as owned following the event, with a footnote noting 7,983 shares held directly and 102,960 unvested RSUs.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 667 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Suess Lori M.

Role Head of People and Culture

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	667	$3.64	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 110,943 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Reported transaction consists of shares surrendered to cover tax withholding for the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs").
2. F2. Direct: 7,983; unvested RSUs: 102,960.

Key Figures

Shares surrendered for taxes: 667 shares Implied value per share: $3.64 per share Shares after transaction: 110,943 shares +3 more

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Shares surrendered for taxes 667 shares Tax withholding on RSU vesting

Implied value per share <money>$3.64</money> per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition

Shares after transaction 110,943 shares Total shares reflected as owned following transaction

Directly held shares 7,983 shares Footnote: direct ownership

Unvested RSUs 102,960 RSUs Footnote: unvested restricted stock units

Tax-withholding transactions 1 transaction, 667 shares Form 4 transaction summary

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), tax withholding, unvested RSUs, Common Stock, +1 more

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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"shares surrendered to cover tax withholding for the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs")."

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

tax withholding financial

"shares surrendered to cover tax withholding for the vesting of restricted stock units"

Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.

unvested RSUs financial

"Direct: 7,983; unvested RSUs: 102,960."

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

FAQ

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What did Lori M. Suess report in the Krispy Kreme (DNUT) Form 4?

Lori M. Suess reported surrendering 667 Krispy Kreme shares to cover tax withholding on vesting restricted stock units. This was an internal tax-settlement transaction, not an open-market trade, and is a common mechanism when RSUs vest and generate taxable income.

Was the DNUT Form 4 transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the DNUT Form 4 shows shares surrendered to cover tax withholding, not an open-market sale. The filing specifies the transaction consisted of shares used to satisfy taxes on vesting restricted stock units, meaning no discretionary sale into the market occurred.

How many Krispy Kreme (DNUT) shares were used for tax withholding?

The filing reports that 667 shares of Krispy Kreme common stock were surrendered for tax withholding. These shares were delivered at a value of $3.64 per share in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units granted to executive Lori M. Suess.

What are Lori M. Suess’s holdings after this DNUT Form 4 transaction?

After the transaction, the Form 4 shows 110,943 shares reflected as owned following the event. A footnote further explains that this consists of 7,983 shares held directly and 102,960 unvested restricted stock units associated with Krispy Kreme, Inc.

What role does Lori M. Suess hold at Krispy Kreme (DNUT)?

Lori M. Suess is identified in the filing as an officer of Krispy Kreme, serving as Head of People and Culture. Her Form 4 disclosure reflects equity-related compensation activity and associated tax withholding for her restricted stock unit awards.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/11/2026 - 04:34 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Suess Lori M.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O KRISPY KREME, INC.

2116 HAWKINS ST, SUITE 101

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA 28203

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Krispy Kreme, Inc. [ DNUT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Head of People and Culture

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/08/2026		F		667(1)	D	$3.64	110,943(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reported transaction consists of shares surrendered to cover tax withholding for the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs").

2. Direct: 7,983; unvested RSUs: 102,960.

Remarks:

	/s/ Christine McDevitt, Attorney-in-fact	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)